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A soluble basic oxide turns a moistened _ litmus paper . (Blue / Red)

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Red

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Blue

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Solution

A soluble basic oxide turns a moistened red litmus paper into the blue .
Example :
Suspension of rust is basic in nature and hence it turns the moistened red litmus paper into blue.

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